Jonjo Shelvey (now playing for Çaykur Rizespor, on loan from Nottingham Forest)

[Mike]

Always had a soft spot for him but if we're getting folding money and a roster spot then we need to lean into this madness.

[Kimbo]

 

Thank you Notts Forest.

[nufc123]

7 minutes ago, STM said:

PALACE.

The whole lot was terrible that game. He was very good against Benfica

[Optimistic Nut]

Can see a late bid for Tielemans.

[Chris_R]

I think he's really bought into what Howe is doing and I've generally been pleased with his contribution so I'd be sad to see him go and it would leave us dangerously short in midfield.

 

However if he's replaced this window with someone like Maddison, I'll come help him pack.

[Unbelievable]

3 minutes ago, STM said:

He was OK back end of last year but this season when he came back in he looked miles off it.

 

He's also had two semi-serious injuries at the age of 30. For a team in the PL with the highest pressing stats, Shelvey is pretty much the last player who fits our system.

I agree and have said as much last week. My point was that he’s not “completely done at this level”. There is a PL after him as it turns out.

[sempuki]

Puke's article FWIW: 

Nottingham Forest are on the verge of signing Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey before the transfer window closes on Tuesday.

Newcastle are currently making a series of checks with both foreign and Premier League clubs to ascertain whether they are able to sign a central midfielder on loan before the window closes.

Telegraph Sport understands that Shelvey is keen to make the switch and is close to a return to full fitness after a calf injury.

The 30-year-old is one of Newcastle’s longest serving players having signed from Swansea City back in back in 2016, but he is no longer first-choice and will be used as cover for Bruno Guimaraes if he remains on Tyneside.

Shelvey also missed a large chunk of the campaign with a hamstring injury, limiting him to just five appearances and a solitary start against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup.

But Forest have identified the former Liverpool star as the midfield playmaker to help them stay in the Premier League.

More to follow . . .

[MrRaspberryJam]

Just now, Optimistic Nut said:

Can see a late bid for Tielemans.

 

Who by, Forest? 

[TheInfiniteOdyssey]

I’ll miss him honestly, felt like that injury came at the worst possible time for him.
 

Wish him all the best, he’s has some shocking games in a Newcastle shirt, but he’s also had some absolutely class moments as well.

 

Seemed like he really loved the NE area as well.

[Super Duper Branko Strupar]

Sweeeet. Thanks Forest. 

[BoSelecta]

No way he goes without bringing in a replacement, exciting.

[christ]

1 minute ago, STM said:

 

Fair point but I'd argue he doesn't fit our system, even at his best. He's also 30, had two injuries and 6 months way from his contract running out.

I think it’s a good deal (replacement permitting). I just think people are being a bit churlish by saying he’s done.

[christ]

1 minute ago, STM said:

 

Fair point but I'd argue he doesn't fit our system, even at his best. He's also 30, had two injuries and 6 months way from his contract running out.

I think it’s a good deal (replacement permitting). I just think people are being a bit churlish by saying he’s done.

[ponsaelius]

Although he only has 6 months left it is basically 18 as we effectively have an option to extend it if we played him twice more. Considering that I would expect some kind of fee.

 

It would be a good move for him too if he gets a 2.5+ year deal out of it considering he's only guaranteed another 18 months here.

 

 

Edited January 29, 2023 by ponsaelius

[Bimpy474]

Well we were looking to get a CM in before this, so we need two now don't we ?

 

It's such fun at the moment, while unlikely it would be hilarious if we did sign two centre midfielders

[The Prophet]

Happy to see him leave providing we get cover. 

[ExiledGeordie]

2 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said:

Can see a late bid for Tielemans.

Yeah that makes sense actually. We’ll get someone on loan or a direct replacement. You’d think Leicester might be open to selling Tielemans as could leave on a free in the summer. 

[David Edgar]

I notice we have respected their name with this thread title.  Getting desperate.

[nemtizz]

I wanted him gone when Eddie came in, and on 30 different occasions before that, but he did redeem himself last season.

 

Great chance to get him off the books though and hopefully he's replaced.

[ponsaelius]

Fwiw I wouldn't just expect cover to replace him. I'd be hoping we make a long term midfield signing - even if it's a loan-to-buy situation.

[ExiledGeordie]

Gordon’s arrival means Joelinton can focus his efforts centre midfield. 

[James]

Love the bit about us actually sensibly ringing around before making a decision.

[Nine]

Just now, ponsaelius said:

Fwiw I wouldn't just expect cover to replace him. I'd be hoping we make a long term midfield signing - even if it's a loan-to-buy situation.

Might struggle with that at this point in the window 

[SUPERTOON]

Got to love how ruthless we have been with wood and Shelvey this window 

[STM]

4 minutes ago, Unbelievable said:

I agree and have said as much last week. My point was that he’s not “completely done at this level”. There is a PL after him as it turns out.

 

Ah. When I said "at this level" I meant top 6, not PL.